Job summary We offer a relocation package of up to £8,000 The relocation package is for anyone who would need to relocate in order to take up employment with Cheshire and Wirral Partnership. Terms and conditions apply. Are you a passionate and highly motivated Specialist Occupational Therapist eager to advance your career in acute mental health care? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join our dynamic Occupational Therapy service at Bowmere Hospital. This post is within our bed based (inpatient) acute care therapy team. The acute care service covers the specialties of acute adult mental health, dementia care and intensive care (PICU). You will coordinate the Occupational Therapy service on the ward and provide specialist Occupational Therapy assessments and interventions. You will play a vital role in delivering high quality care to our service users and taking on a diverse and challenging caseload. You'll contribute to a multidisciplinary team supporting complex clinical decisions, and representing the profession. You will work alongside the other senior leaders in the Ward and Therapy team to provide an evidence based and person centred service. You will supervise junior Occupational Therapy staff (Band 5 Occupational Therapist and Occupational Therapy Technical Instructors) and contribute to supporting staff wellbeing and development. You will be a key contributor to Occupational Therapy service developments and wider service improvement projects. Main duties of the job You will work as part of an integrated multidisciplinary team to ensure a high quality and supportive care experience for service users. You will use specialist Occupational Therapy skills to improve outcomes for service users during their hospital stay. You will work closely with Lead OT and senior clinical leaders to evaluate and continually improve services. You will be supporting junior staff, apprentices and students to contribute to a dynamic and growing service. Why Join Us? Be part of afriendly, supportive, and well-established MDT with established care pathways. Receive dedicatedguidance and supervision from experienced Occupational Therapists and AHP colleagues. We have a well resourced Therapy department and a large Gym run by Fitness Instructors. Our Therapy team includes a dedicated mental health Physiotherapist. We support opportunities to develop skills in leadership and service development. Benefit from ongoing professional development, including: Clinical supervision and appraisal Practice placement education Peer support A wide range of training opportunities and development projects Links to wider AHP networks About us Cheshire and Wirral Partnership (CWP) provides health and care services for a population of over one million people, including mental health, learning disability, community physical health and all-age disability care, as well as the provision of three GP surgeries in Cheshire. We employ around 4,500 staff across 73 sites and have services across Wirral and Cheshire, as well as Trafford, Warrington, Bolton, Halton and Liverpool. We also provide specialist services for the North West as a whole. Our aim is to help improve the lives of everyone in our communities, adopting a compassionate, person-centred approach to everything we do. We are rated as Outstanding for Caring by the Care Quality Commission, with a Good rating overall. As a Disability Confident Employer, Rainbow Badge Scheme member, Veteran Aware organisation and proud holder of the Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Scheme Gold Award, CWP is committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible and developing a culture that values differences, and welcome applications from people who have direct experience of accessing our services.We also offer up to three weeks' induction, with our Prepare to Care programme for all new starters. This aims to give you all the knowledge and guidance to help you hit the ground running with CWP. Whether you are just starting out in your career or looking to use your existing skills and experience in a new role, you'll find something to suit you at CWP. Date posted 19 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 373-SMH2334 Job locations Bowmere Hospital, Countess of Chester Health Park Clarion Centre, Bowmere Hospital, Liverpool Road, Countess of Chester Health Park, Liverpool Rd Chester CH2 1BQ Job description Job responsibilities Please download a copy of the job description (see documents to download section below) for full details of the main responsibilities for this role. At CWP, our recruitment selection processes are based on both competence (see person specification for details) and values. CWP recruits people that can demonstrate the Trusts Values in their everyday life and we use a values-based approach in our interviews, which explores not only what you do but how and why you do it. Before applying, we encourage you to review the Trusts Values and think about how these align with your own personal values. The supporting information section in your application should reflect your understanding of the Trusts Values and associated behaviours and you should provide examples from your work experience and/or personal life which demonstrate these values through your behaviours. An applicant guide to help and support you through your recruitment journey can be accessed at the bottom of this page. Further help and support for completing your application can be accessed via our website. If you need any further guidance to help you complete your application, contact our recruitment team via email at: cwp.recruitmentnhs.net or by calling 01244 393100. If you have a disability that meets the definition set out in the Equality Act 2010, and you can show that you meet the essential criteria described in the person specification for an available position, please answer YES to the question: Do you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme? Please inform the team if you have any special support needs to be considered as part of the interview and selection processes. The trust offers a Guaranteed Interview Scheme to any armed forces community applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post and encourages applications from armed forces reservists or cadet force adult volunteers. Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. A small annual fee of £16 per year applies. New entrants to the NHS will commence on the minimum of the scale stated above. Applicants are advised to apply early as if a large number of applications are received for this post we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the advertised date. Good luck with your application. We hope to welcome you to Team CWP very soon Job description Job responsibilities Please download a copy of the job description (see documents to download section below) for full details of the main responsibilities for this role. At CWP, our recruitment selection processes are based on both competence (see person specification for details) and values. CWP recruits people that can demonstrate the Trusts Values in their everyday life and we use a values-based approach in our interviews, which explores not only what you do but how and why you do it. Before applying, we encourage you to review the Trusts Values and think about how these align with your own personal values. The supporting information section in your application should reflect your understanding of the Trusts Values and associated behaviours and you should provide examples from your work experience and/or personal life which demonstrate these values through your behaviours. An applicant guide to help and support you through your recruitment journey can be accessed at the bottom of this page. Further help and support for completing your application can be accessed via our website. If you need any further guidance to help you complete your application, contact our recruitment team via email at: cwp.recruitmentnhs.net or by calling 01244 393100. If you have a disability that meets the definition set out in the Equality Act 2010, and you can show that you meet the essential criteria described in the person specification for an available position, please answer YES to the question: Do you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme? Please inform the team if you have any special support needs to be considered as part of the interview and selection processes. The trust offers a Guaranteed Interview Scheme to any armed forces community applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post and encourages applications from armed forces reservists or cadet force adult volunteers. Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. A small annual fee of £16 per year applies. New entrants to the NHS will commence on the minimum of the scale stated above. Applicants are advised to apply early as if a large number of applications are received for this post we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the advertised date. Good luck with your application. We hope to welcome you to Team CWP very soon Person Specification Qualifications Essential Diploma, BSc or MSc in Occupational Therapy Registration with Health Professions Council Experience as Practice Placement Educator Desirable Postgraduate clinical training relevant to the post Leadership or management training Knowledge and Expertise Essential Specialist clinical skills relevant to the role Current disability equipment training or be willing to gain as appropriate for the post Excellent verbal and written communication skills Good knowledge and awareness of current legislation and guidance pertaining to Mental Health services and implications for Occupational Therapy Ability to work under pressure and set priorities Good knowledge of effective care co-ordination and planning of treatment packages Ability to manage own caseload and work as part of a team Group leadership skills Excellent negotiation and organisational skills, with individuals and groups Working knowledge of clinical governance principles Computer literacy Skills in moving and handling Appreciation of the 6Cs and person-centred care Desirable Training, presentation and facilitation skills Ability to resolve complex professional and ethical issues Research experience Experience Essential At least 18 months experience in mental health Experience of working in a multidisciplinary environment Experience of supervising and supporting junior staff and students Experience of using appraisal process Documented evidence of Continued Professional Development Working knowledge of clinical audit Experience of introducing new and innovative interventions Desirable Minimum of 3 years post registration experience Experience of care co-ordination Person Specification Qualifications Essential Diploma, BSc or MSc in Occupational Therapy Registration with Health Professions Council Experience as Practice Placement Educator Desirable Postgraduate clinical training relevant to the post Leadership or management training Knowledge and Expertise Essential Specialist clinical skills relevant to the role Current disability equipment training or be willing to gain as appropriate for the post Excellent verbal and written communication skills Good knowledge and awareness of current legislation and guidance pertaining to Mental Health services and implications for Occupational Therapy Ability to work under pressure and set priorities Good knowledge of effective care co-ordination and planning of treatment packages Ability to manage own caseload and work as part of a team Group leadership skills Excellent negotiation and organisational skills, with individuals and groups Working knowledge of clinical governance principles Computer literacy Skills in moving and handling Appreciation of the 6Cs and person-centred care Desirable Training, presentation and facilitation skills Ability to resolve complex professional and ethical issues Research experience Experience Essential At least 18 months experience in mental health Experience of working in a multidisciplinary environment Experience of supervising and supporting junior staff and students Experience of using appraisal process Documented evidence of Continued Professional Development Working knowledge of clinical audit Experience of introducing new and innovative interventions Desirable Minimum of 3 years post registration experience Experience of care co-ordination Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust Address Bowmere Hospital, Countess of Chester Health Park Clarion Centre, Bowmere Hospital, Liverpool Road, Countess of Chester Health Park, Liverpool Rd Chester CH2 1BQ Employer's website https://www.cwp.nhs.uk/about-us/working-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)